Supporters of a controversial amendment to Cincinnati’s charter that would change its pension system have sued the Hamilton County Board of Elections over language that will be used to describe their proposal on November’s ballot.

The description of the charter amendment says the city may have to increase taxes or cut programs in order to implement it. Cincinnati for Pension Reform believes the language is unfair and has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to change it.

The language was drafted by the city and tweaked by the Board of Elections before members approved it.

The amendment requires future, new city workers to be put in a 401(k)-style, defined-contribution retirement system instead of the current system. Today, workers and employers contribute a certain amount, which is invested, and guaranteed monthly payments until the end of their life.

Cincinnati officials have warned that amendment will wreak havoc with the city’s finances for several reasons, most notably because it will require closing the current plan and coughing up $868 million within the next 10 years to cover its debt.